Senior Systems Software Engineer - CI/CD Infrastructure for Open-Source Accelerated Computing Software

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
184K-357K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Design, build, extend, test, deploy, and maintain a centralized CI/CD infrastructure for open-source accelerated computing projects. Collaborate across teams, define CI/CD best practices, debug production issues, support other teams, and mentor junior engineers while setting technical direction and standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for a senior systems software engineer to advance the Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) infrastructure that powers many accelerated open-source software. We are passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of secure and scalable CI/CD infrastructure for many open-source AI and accelerated computing software on the NVIDIA platform!

What you will be doing:

  • Design, build, extend, test, deploy, and maintain a centralized CI/CD infrastructure for many open-source projects.

  • Collaborate effectively with peers and partners through brainstorming and review sessions to produce high-quality design, code, and documentation.

  • Review, recommend, and model guidelines of CI/CD for reliability, performance, monitoring, security, compliance, interoperability, usability, correctness, consistency, simplicity, etc.

  • Support other NVIDIA teams in using this foundational infrastructure.

  • Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to setting technical direction and standards for the infrastructure team.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of experience with software engineering in several programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go), and with data structures/algorithms.

  • Experience with CI/CD technologies such as GitHub Actions and GitLab Runners.

  • Experience with open source software development (workflows, tools, guidelines).

  • Significant experience working with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform.

  • Strong understanding and experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment.

  • Familiarity with security patterns, e.g., authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth 2.0, OIDC), authorization frameworks, and secret management (HashiCorp Vault).

  • Hands-on experience with virtualization tools including containers and virtual machines.

  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing).

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Expertise with Agentic AI frameworks, patterns, and tools.

  • Experience developing and operating centralized and large-scale automated build, test, and deployment platforms.

  • Familiarity with compliance and security requirements in cloud and on-prem environments.

  • Experience with NVIDIA platform (hardware and software).

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Bash, and Go
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with CI/CD technologies (GitHub Actions, GitLab Runners)
  • Experience with open source software development workflows and tools
  • Significant experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment
  • Familiarity with security patterns including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and secret management (HashiCorp Vault)
  • Hands-on experience with containers and virtual machines
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and setting technical direction
  • Experience with Agentic AI frameworks, large-scale build/test/deployment platforms, compliance/security in cloud/on-prem, or NVIDIA platform

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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